The most resilient and consistently successful companies have discovered that the devil is in the details of the organization. No company may ever totally master the enigma of execution. But for them organizing to execute has truly become a competitive edge. Execution only becomes effective when the company’s DNA is holistically integrated. This means weaving […]
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Organizational DNA: The 4 Building Blocks to Effective Execution
Process Communication Model (PCM): Personality Types
Understanding others has a lot to do with collaboration, performance management, and building effective teams. Developed by Taibi Kahler in the 1970s, Process Communication Model (PCM) is a prominent psychometric tool for individual and team development. The main utility of the PCM model is in understanding others’ personality types, discovering one’s own personality, and personifying […]
Strategic Management Done Right: Set up a Strategic Management Office (SMO)
Most organizations struggle with Strategy execution. In fact, numerous studies from top consulting firms (including McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and Harvard Business Review have shown approximately 70% of strategies fail due to poor execution. Furthermore, organizations only realize about 60% of their strategies’ value. Having a Strategic Management Office–i.e. SMO–may improve your chances of success. The […]
5 Elements of a Problem Statement
Managing any organization can be described as a constant stream of problems that need to be managed and solved. However, oftentimes, people like to immediately implement solutions without having spent the time and effort to truly understand and analyze the true nature of the problem at hand. Thus, organizations end up spending a lot of […]
The 5 Building Blocks to Developing a Learning Organization
Organizations need to persistently improve the way they do business to staying ahead of the curve. New ideas trigger organizational improvement and build the foundation of a Learning Organization. Scholars have defined a Learning Organization in many different ways. Some suggest it as an organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and at modifying […]
Heptalysis
Business Analysis is a specialized field focused on understanding organizational needs and addressing business challenges. It is crucial across various industries for collaborating with stakeholders to resolve business issues, particularly as organizations worldwide increasingly embrace Digitization. Business Analysis entails a thorough examination of business environments, system enhancement options, defining requirements, and alignment of systems with […]
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Primer
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is becoming increasingly crucial for organizations operating in a globalized market. This competency enables individuals to navigate and manage cross-cultural interactions effectively, transforming cultural diversity into a strategic organizational advantage. In this primer on CQ, we explore its core elements and the inherent benefits it offers to organizations, alongside a detailed examination […]
The Hooked Model
Marketers have always been curious about why some service or product offerings seem irresistibly appealing while others fade into obscurity. In the past, the same phenomenon was at play that used to make people glued to their TV sets for hours, and today, this is what triggers us to check on our phones compulsively numerous […]
Stacey Matrix
Today’s rapidly evolving business landscape is marked by an unprecedented level of complexity and uncertainty, necessitating tools and frameworks that enable leaders to navigate these challenges effectively. The Stacey Matrix, developed by Ralph Douglas Stacey, stands out as a pivotal instrument in this regard, offering a nuanced understanding of the dynamics at play in organizational […]
Cracking the Consulting Code: Top 10 Organizational Culture Frameworks
Business frameworks and methodologies are structured tools to approach complex, but common business challenges. They allow us to cut through noise, zero in on the key issues, and facilitate the development of insightful recommendations. The importance and usefulness of business frameworks in the consulting world—especially among the global strategy firms—cannot be overstated. For consulting firms, […]
Corporate Parenting Advantage Model (CPAM)
In today’s fast-paced business world, large corporations face a big challenge: how to effectively manage and improve their subsidiary companies. Each subsidiary is unique, with its own market demands and strategies, making it hard for parent companies to ensure they all perform well. This is where the Corporate Parenting Advantage Model (CPAM) comes in. CPAM […]
Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle)
Dr. Kenichi Ohmae, a Japanese organizational theorist and Strategy guru, proposed the 3C Model in 1982. The concept was published in his book, “The Mind of the Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business.” The Ohmae 3C model, also known as “the Strategic Triangle,” is a strategic framework that assists in developing the fundamentals of Business […]